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Evening all.
oldtom here. oldtom says hello all. 4070287859

First post here so here goes ...
I have been riding since 1964 and passed my test in 1965 on an Ariel Arrow. I am some time into collecting my state pension and biking keeps the cobwebs off me.
At the moment I have three bikes. 1997 VTR - currently on sale as my wrists can't take it anymore. A 2013 V-Strom 650 and a 2014 Kawasaki SX.

This week I am hoping to collect a VL800 Intruder ( fingers crossed it all goes well).

I had an M800 in 2010 and a year later traded up to an M1500 and while it had all the power I wanted, it was a bit of a back breaker to ride any distance and it has now gone. I feel the need for a bike that's easier to get on and ride so I am going back to the 800, although the one I'm looking at is not the M model.

Riding a shiny bike 5 miles to a "show off cafe" is not my thing. I'm more of a 'chuck a tent on the back and ride 300 miles and camp' sort of a rider. I like to spend more time riding it than cleaning it, but hey I might reform, there's still time.

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Hope you get your VL800 soon & enjoy it, as well as enjoy using the forum.

Cheers Yam

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Cheers OldManYam

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Hi Old Tom oldtom says hello all. 18617

Fingers crossed for you pal! oldtom says hello all. 1211191488

a good, comfy, easy to ride bike is the VL800 oldtom says hello all. 3498837457

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Hi Old Tom oldtom says hello all. 18617

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Hi old tom & oldtom says hello all. 2610028573

enjoy m8

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Auld Tam.. Hope get the comfort you need... You've sure got (had) some nice toys matie oldtom says hello all. 184121345

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Welcome Tom

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Tom ..we have a lot in common...for starters I had an Ariel Arrow...and it got me about quite nicely ......

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Welcome and fingers crossed, would recommend VL800 for a easy ride!

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Hi Tom

Arial Arrow, you must have been around the block a few times. Welcome and keep on riding safe, just to get rid of the cob webs of course !
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Welcome Tom I got my fingers crossed for you as well oldtom says hello all. 2610028573

What a great biking history and present your still having oldtom says hello all. 184121345

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Welcome Tom, pleased you have found us my friend. oldtom says hello all. 1530558013

PS Cruisers are a good bike to use as age creeps upon us as they look good with rider backrests which can be a god send.

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